If you’re expecting only a few people, a pack of four larger currant and raisin buns could help you avoid leftovers. For six regular portions, a pack of six standard buns is a more natural choice. Mini currant and raisin buns work well on a platter where guests can help themselves to smaller portions, but remember to compare both the number of buns and their size. Check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the pack you choose.
If you’re only having a few guests, don’t base your choice on the number of buns alone. For example, PLUS sells a pack of four larger currant and raisin buns, as well as a pack of six currant buns. Think about how many portions you want to serve, and what size they should be.
If you’re serving other Halloween snacks too, smaller portions may be more practical. PLUS sells packs of nine mini currant and raisin buns, while Lidl also lists mini wholemeal raisin buns. Raisin buns are not the same product as currant buns.
If you need to consider allergens or want to know whether baker’s salt has been used, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact pack you’ve chosen. Don’t assume you can tell what’s inside from the product name alone.
First decide how many whole or shared buns you want to serve. Then choose the size and check the label on the pack you’re buying.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Leftovers | Compare the number of buns in the pack with the number of guests, and bear in mind that a four-pack contains larger buns. | I don’t want to be left with lots of whole buns after a small get-together. Around 36% of consumers say avoiding leftovers is their top priority. |
| Portion size | Choose between large, standard and mini buns, depending on how you plan to serve them. | If there are other snacks on the table, I want to be able to offer guests a smaller portion. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen, including any warnings about possible traces. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in these buns before serving them. This is the main concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Baker’s salt | Check whether baker’s salt is listed in the ingredients; don’t assume it’s used just because of the product category. | If I specifically want to know whether baker’s salt has been used, I need to check the label for this product. Around 14% of consumers put this check first. |
According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt in baking is not compulsory. The product name alone therefore won’t tell you whether it has been used.
Look for baker’s salt in the ingredients list, or ask your baker.
The four-packs from PLUS and ALDI contain larger buns. So fewer individual buns doesn’t automatically mean smaller portions. ALDI also lists giant raisin buns, not currant buns.
Decide whether you’ll serve the buns whole or cut them up before choosing a pack.
PLUS says its six-pack of currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase. Storage advice depends on the product.
Follow the instructions on your own pack for any leftover buns.
Choosing the right number of buns won’t address any concerns guests may have about ingredients or allergens.
Before serving, check the latest allergen information for the buns you’ve chosen and take into account any guests who can’t eat them.
Albert Heijn lists AH currant buns in a six-pack as a fresh-frozen product.
Jumbo lists raisin and currant buns in a six-pack.
PLUS lists four giant currant and raisin buns, six currant buns and nine mini currant and raisin buns.
Lidl lists currant buns in a six-pack, as well as separate 360 g packs of mini wholemeal raisin buns.
ALDI lists packs of six raisin and currant buns, as well as packs of four giant raisin buns.
It depends on how many portions you need: four larger currant and raisin buns may work if you only need a few whole buns; six standard buns suit six regular portions; and nine mini currant and raisin buns work well on a platter for smaller portions. Don’t just count the buns – decide whether you’ll serve them whole or cut them up.
No, don’t assume they do. According to the Voedingscentrum, using baker’s salt in baking is not compulsory. Check the ingredients list on the currant buns you’ve chosen, or ask your baker.
You can if the instructions for that particular product say it’s suitable. PLUS says its six-pack of currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to a different pack.
Only choose a product after checking the current ingredients, allergens and any warnings about possible traces on that exact pack. The name ‘currant bun’ alone doesn’t tell you which ingredients or allergens are listed for that product.
